2003 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.3L Petrol · MF53 DPU

The most recent MOT on 2024-07-01 showed the vehicle passed with 121,490 miles, but a prior failure on 2024-06-27 revealed multiple critical issues. These included an insecure battery, a front position lamp failure, a torn front tyre, an exhaust leak, emissions system faults, and a severely worn front brake disc. The brake disc defect (1.1.14 (a) (i)) and tyre tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) represent immediate safety risks, while the exhaust leak and emissions issues suggest potential long-term reliability concerns. The vehicle’s MOT history since 2021 shows a recurring pattern of corrosion and suspension component wear. Corrosion was noted on underbody structures, suspension arms, and chassis mounts, with specific mentions of corroded suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i)) and ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i)). These issues were consistently flagged across multiple tests, indicating ongoing degradation rather than isolated incidents. The 2023 MOT also highlighted a slightly damaged front tyre, which was later replaced, but the 2024 failure revealed a more severe tyre tear. The trend suggests the vehicle’s condition has not improved, with corrosion and suspension wear persisting over years. While the 2024 MOT passed, the prior failure indicates unresolved issues, particularly around structural integrity and safety-critical components. The low mileage (approx.